Man Surrenders To Police

DIGEST

CORAL SPRINGS -- A 43-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a female relative for more than 15 years, surrendered to police on Monday and is being held without bond in Broward County jail.

Stephen Yoa, who now lives in Virginia, was charged with armed sexual battery and violation of probation, said Sgt. Jeffrey Maslan. Police said Yoa`s most recent attack occurred in February 1992 when he placed a gun to the woman`s head while she was sleeping and then sexually assaulted her.

The victim told Detective Barbara Haydu that Yoa had assaulted her since she was 5 years old. The victim is now in her 20s, Maslan said. Coral Springs police filed the case with the State Attorney`s Office and a warrant was issued for Yoa`s arrest.